hapu
- adjective
- New Zealand
- She was delighted to discover she was hapu after her visit to the doctor.
Examples
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After announcing she was hapu, her family began preparing for the new arrival.
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In some cultures, special care is given to women who are hapu.
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The hapu woman smiled as she felt the baby move.
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Is she hapu with her first child?
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She was delighted to discover she was hapu after her visit to the doctor.
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In some cultures, special care is given to women who are hapu.
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After announcing she was hapu, her family began preparing for the new arrival.
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Etymology
The word hapu comes from the Māori language and means 'pregnant'. Think of it as 'carrying new life', so to be hapu is to be expecting a baby.